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plural phlox or phloxes
: any of a genus (Phlox of the family Polemoniaceae, the phlox family) of American annual or perennial herbs that have usually pink, purplish, white, or variegated flowers, a salverform corolla with the stamens on its tube, and a 3-valved capsular fruit
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Some perennials that benefit from pruning include bee balm, Shasta daisies, phlox, coreopsis, and catmint.
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Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Groundcovers like creeping wild strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) and spreading phlox (Phlox subulata) can also help cover bare areas, reducing runoff while supporting local wildlife.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Hall, also a wedding florist, noted there are other plants growing in the same area, including other dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, and phlox.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Many gardeners find these phlox indispensable for August into September color in the perennial garden.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024
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Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Groundcovers like creeping wild strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) and spreading phlox (Phlox subulata) can also help cover bare areas, reducing runoff while supporting local wildlife.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Hall, also a wedding florist, noted there are other plants growing in the same area, including other dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, and phlox.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Many gardeners find these phlox indispensable for August into September color in the perennial garden.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Phlox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phlox. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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phlox
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plural phlox or phloxes
: any of a genus of American herbs widely grown for their showy clusters of usually white, pink, or purplish flowers
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